Uncle Mikey's Visit

As I mentioned in my "redneck" post, Michael came up to visit for a week. It was fun having him here! He has had a hell (if I'm allowed to say that) of a year (in fact, a few years). It was heartbreaking to learn about the trials he went through with his ex-wife, but he has shown an unconquerable faith and resilience that I think has even surprised him. Life isn't what he expected it would be as he looks to turn 30 next month, but it is what it is, and he is doing everything possible to make it great. His visit wasn't like a visit from my sister, Nichole, with non-stop activities. He simply enjoyed hanging out and going outside on the deck to work (he is starting his own website branding company). We did get to do a few fun things while he was here though. We went to the Monster Truck rally, ate at some of his favorite restaurants, did a trip to the park with the little nephews, and some ice cream at the Red Barn. All in all, it was just a nice week to spend some time with family.